barring

[bahr-ing]

preposition

1. excepting; except for.

   Barring accidents, I'll be there.

barring

/ ˈbɑːrɪŋ /

preposition

1. unless (something) occurs; except for

   barring rain, the match will be held tomorrow

Word History and Origins

Origin of barring¹

First recorded in 1475–85; bar ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Victims who settled with the estate had to sign a release barring them from suing Kahn, Indyke and others.

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But barring those events, the current selloff is likely to be temporary.

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When the Trojans take the field in Eugene, barring some late lineup change, they won’t have a single transfer from 2025 starting on offense.

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Nevertheless, Hall suggested that the graphics run afoul of a city law barring candidates from using city resources, since the cap-wearing corgi appears both on Mejia’s official city website and on his campaign yard signs.

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But with the conversion prices out of the money on some of its larger deals, it faces the potential for a cash redemption barring a sharp rally in the common stock.

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